When searching for a new business hub, economic stability is a pressing concern for any firm. Using data from the World Bank, Business Chief examines which European countries have the biggest gross domestic product (GDP) and explore the industries that helped to establish them as economic powerhouses.
10. Belgium
Belgium’s central geographic location and h...

A powerful economy, rapid industrial growth, and a booming talent pool — the Norwegian capital Oslo has it all, as Business Chief found out...
Earning the title of Europe’s fastest-growing capital, Oslo has positioned itself as an attractive location for firms, investors and talent alike.
The Norwegian capital’s gross domestic product (GDP) was worth $398.8bn in 2...

Automation has transformed assembly lines across the globe but could it redefine the way employees collaborate? Business Chief speaks to Wrike’s Frazier Miller to investigate.
Today’s consumers live in an ‘on demand economy’ where, with a few taps and swipes of their devices, they can have the goods and services they want, exactly when they want them. As more ent...

Aston Martin, the British luxury car manufacturer, has revealed the pricing of its shares ahead of its debut on the London Stock Market.
The automotive firm has priced its shares at £19 each (US$24.68), bring its total value to £4.3bn ($5.6bn.)
The company’s existing shareholders are to sell 25% of Aston Martin, leaving market capitalization at £4.33bn, Reut...

LinkedIn has released its list of the top 25 startups in the UK for 2018. The list uses the employment-focused site’s data and addresses four key categories – employee growth, jobseeker interest, professional employee-company engagement, and talent from the LinkedIn Top Companies list.
“In other words, which startups are commanding the attention and working hours of to...

The German steel producer, thyssenkrupp, has announced plans to separate into two separate businesses.
The company’s Executive Board will propose the idea to the Supervisory Board on Sunday 30 September.
The firm intends to be listed as two independent firms with direct access to the capital markets.
Following the proposed split, shareholders will hold separate shares in...

The Germany-based automobile manufacturer, Porsche, has confirmed it will cease to offer diesel versions of its cars in order to prioritise hybrid and battery-powered vehicles instead, Reuters reports.
Volkswagen-owned Porsche has revealed it deliberately cheated emission tests which caused a sector-wide focus on polluting diesel engines.
In a bid to catch up with leading automobil...

New research has discovered that over half of young people see gender equality as essential to any future career.
As part of its study, YE, a leading business and enterprise education charity, it published a report called ‘The Gender Pay Divide: A Young Person’s Perspective’ and questioned over 200 young entrepreneurs from all regions of the UK.
It was found that 54...

Brenda Trenowden, the Head of Financial Institutions in Europe at ANZ Bank, has been ranked number one in the FT & HERoes 100 Female Executives category.
Trenowden was placed in first position due to her dedication to gender balance in the UK workplace.
“ I am both humbled and delighted to be included in a list of so many inspirational men and women, all of whom are...

The bidding war for the pan-European broadcaster, Sky plc, will finally come to an end after almost two years.
The US-based media and telecommunications companies, Twenty-First Century Fox and Comcast, will enter a sealed bid auction for Sky.
The blind auction will decide the owner of the British firm, unless a best-and-final offer is submitted by the end of the week.
Comcast ...

The Parisian luxury fashion house, Chanel, has announced its plans to open its global office in London, UK.
The firm has decided to collect the majority of its global business functions into a single location, the BBC reported.
The company selected London due to its global location, Chanel informed BBC Radio 4.
“[Chanel] wanted to simplify the structure of the business a...

The world’s first Zero Emission Vehicle Summit was hosted in Birmingham, UK, on 11 September.
During the summit Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, committed £106mn (US$138.2mn) to the develop of low and zero-emission vehicles.
The government funding will also be used for research into battery and hydrogen technologies.
“I want to see Brita...

LinkedIn has named its top 25 startups which have been deemed the most desirable to work for in Germany.
To make the list, the privately-held firms must employ at least 50 people and have been established no more than seven years ago.
Here is the top 10:
10. Infarm
The Berlin-headquartered firm employees more than 150 people. Infarm’s goals are to improve the en...

Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods holding firm, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer.
The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Jérôme Lambert, will take the position with immediate effective.
“Jérôme’s new role sees him taking responsibility for the Group’s future growth at a time when consumer habits are c...